2016-12-09T15:29:31.000000Z
TMN TIP Check out my new Kindle eBooks: I have released two "Best of TMN" eBooks via Amazon. If you are new to TMN or want a compilation of some of my best TMN writings, then please check out my new ebooks on Amazon by clicking here.

2016-12-06T12:00:51.000000Z
Imagine a year from now… You’re looking back on your year thinking to yourself: “What a year I’ve had!” Goals in all areas of your life were getting ticked off your list. Health goals. Financial goals. Relationship goals. Goals you’d been trying to accomplish for years. Finally behind you. And it al...

2016-12-05T12:32:22.000000Z
If you’ve ever struggled to hit any of your goals… Or if you have BIG plans for this year and need every possible advantage… Make sure you reserve a spot for this: 7 Steps for Taking Control of 2017 It’s a free presentation but it will fill up super fast (which is why you need […]

2016-12-01T13:58:32.000000Z
Check out my new Kindle eBooks: I have released two "Best of TMN" eBooks via Amazon. If you are new to TMN or want a compilation of some of my best TMN writings, then please check out my new ebooks on Amazon by clicking here.

2016-11-30T11:00:52.000000Z
What if you could get the clarity you needed to create the life you wanted… in just 10 minutes? Well, now you can. New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt has developed a proprietary tool that makes the whole process super easy–and it’s free! It provides you with the opportunity to rate you...

2016-11-28T15:40:24.000000Z
Have you ever spent an entire day cleaning up your house? Or your garage? Or your office? It’s not fun to have to dig out of a big accumulated mess. Those “big messes” don’t create themselves. And with a little discipline and effort you can prevent those large time-consuming clean up jobs. Messes Do...

2016-11-22T14:15:31.000000Z
Most of us are always striving to do more. Trying to cram as much into our days as our crazy schedules will allow. The result is busy, hurried days where everything seems to blur together. Some things get done, but much doesn’t. It might be time to ask, “Am I trying to do too much?” […]

2016-11-16T14:00:15.000000Z
Check out my new Kindle eBooks: I have released two "Best of TMN" eBooks via Amazon. If you are new to TMN or want a compilation of some of my best TMN writings, then please check out my new ebooks on Amazon by clicking here.

2016-11-14T13:29:57.000000Z
Are you ready for your workday? Prepared to charge into your day’s activities? Set to take on life’s challenges as they come? Or will you make it up as you go? Stumbling through your appointments and obligations, all the worse for the wear. Being ready for your day makes everything go easier. Ready ...

2016-11-10T13:41:50.000000Z
Check out my new Kindle eBooks: I have released two "Best of TMN" eBooks via Amazon. If you are new to TMN or want a compilation of some of my best TMN writings, then please check out my new ebooks on Amazon by clicking here.

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2016-12-01T22:22:24.000000Z
By Leo Babauta I’m thrilled to share with you my newest ebook about habits, and perhaps my best yet on the topic: The Habit Guide: Zen Habits’ Effective Habit Methods &amp; Solutions. I wrote this for the Kickstarter backers of my Habit Zen app (so if you’re a backer, don’t buy this, check your Kick...

2016-11-28T16:55:59.000000Z
By Leo Babauta In more ways than we often realize, we get caught up in our stories, and get latched into mental patterns that leave us frustrated, angry, full of resentment … or cause us to procrastinate. In other words, getting caught up is the cause of lots of our problems. I recorded a webinar […...

2016-11-23T19:44:47.000000Z
By Leo Babauta As we dive into the holiday season, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, rushed, even irritated by family members and others around us. I’d like to encourage you to try a mindfulness practice. Here’s the practice: Notice each time you feel rushed, anxious or overwhelmed. Try to develop an a...

2016-11-18T17:08:46.000000Z
By Leo Babauta There’s a big part of all of us that doesn’t ever want to face our fears. The fears operate in the backs of our minds, affecting our lives in so many ways: we procrastinate, lash out at others in frustration, hold ourselves back from connecting with others in a meaningful way, stop […...

2016-11-16T00:05:03.000000Z
By Leo Babauta The more I work with people who are struggling with habits or life problems, the more I see how fears are holding us back. Fears stop us from building healthy and productive habits. Fears cause us to procrastinate, keep us from finding work that is meaningful (or doing that work if we...

2016-11-11T16:52:37.000000Z
By Leo Babauta I have a friend who doesn’t realize how much he dislikes so many things — much of his life is spent avoiding things he doesn’t like, or trying to rush through things like exercise, or annoyed by people who do things he doesn’t like. We all have aversions to things, more than […]

2016-11-09T16:48:25.000000Z
By Leo Babauta Whether you’re in the U.S. or not, the results of yesterday’s election can bring up some strong feelings — maybe outrage or depression, maybe elation and shock, maybe contempt for others. In this crazy emotional time, I urge you to try a compassion practice. Perhaps, like some people ...

2016-11-08T14:00:07.000000Z
By Leo Babauta The more I talk to people about their struggles, the more I realize that we all have some sense of dissatisfaction with ourselves. I have it, and I’d be willing to bet everyone reading this does too. Consider some of the ways we’re dissatisfied with ourselves: We constantly have a fee...

2016-11-04T12:36:19.000000Z
By Leo Babauta As I write this, I’m sitting in cloud-filled rainforest at a retreat in Ecuador, surrounded by the calls of thousands of tropical birds and creatures, dense lush greenery, and some of the most open-hearted human beings I’ve ever met. Before I came here, I had some anxiety about meetin...

2016-11-01T13:00:42.000000Z
By Leo Babauta Lately I’ve been using the image of an empty cup to find a more peaceful state of mind. One of the most peaceful, meditative states is when you’re just open to noticing what’s around you and happening in the present moment. You’re just receiving the world around you (yourself included...

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2016-12-09T15:00:36.000000Z
As of writing, there are over two billion social media users. This makes social media an excellent way to interact with our users. This is also why over 90% of brands use up to three social media platforms for their marketing campaigns. One challenge, though, is how our users are found all over the ...

2016-12-09T12:00:26.000000Z
Gift giving can be tricky for many of us guys. We’re never quite sure what to get our loved ones, how much to spend, where to shop, or even how to wrap the gift. Perhaps your partner takes care of everyone’s wish list and you have it pretty easy. That is, until it’s time to […]
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2016-12-08T15:00:54.000000Z
Once or twice, we find ourselves in a dark place in our life. When this happens, we all know how difficult is to see the light at such times. Everything seems impossible in the midst of these situations. Here is a list of life-changing tips that can help us achieve a level of happiness and […]
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2016-12-08T12:00:44.000000Z
Are you stumped on how to transfer music from your Apple phone to your android phone? Apple iOS and Google’s Android are currently dominating the market for mobile phones. These two operating systems have totally different compatibilities and hardly match. Transferring music from one device to anoth...

2016-12-07T15:00:12.000000Z
So you want to level up your earning potential, move towards work that’s more fulfilling, and do more with less effort. That’s awesome. Over the years, I have kept up to date with all the productivity apps and some have stood the test of time and actually produced results. However, more and more new...

2016-12-07T12:00:49.000000Z
Trust is foundational for any relationship, whether business or personal. When trust breaks, a fracture occurs in the relationship. These fractures weaken the foundation of the relationship, with more fractures creating an overall unstable relationship. If you want to maintain strong relationships, ...

2016-12-06T12:00:35.000000Z
Are you feeling drained and listless at work? One of the biggest reasons we find ourselves frustrated from our jobs is because we don’t have an outlet for things that are important to us but we need to keep at it because of bills and general adult responsibilities. Us millennials have two major prob...

2016-12-06T12:00:03.000000Z
For most business owners, our people are our biggest asset. Our work staff likely have the largest effect on our bottom line, and it’s important that we let them know they are appreciated. There is nothing that improves productivity as much as taking the time to ensure your employees are happy. Outs...

2016-12-05T12:00:08.000000Z
Raise your hand if you’ve started a diet only to break it two hours later? How many times have you promised yourself to start going to the gym from tomorrow then six months later, you’re cancelling your gym membership. And how many of you promised to work for those washboard abs or flat tummy only [...

2016-12-02T15:00:03.000000Z
I’d like to share with you the secrets of our successful married life in my personal story below. A gush of memories swirled through my mind as I treasured his laughter lines ‘once again’ in my 35mm memory-book. From the day we made our vows, my marriage has not been a moment less than a […]
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2016-12-07T17:48:34.000000Z
♫All I want for Christmas… is for someone to pay off my student loans.♫
Have you ever just received a gift that you weren't wild about?
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And then you had to play up on how much you liked it.
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2016-12-06T20:31:04.000000Z
These are stories of unexplainable happenings.
The following stories are from multiple AskReddit threads found here, here, and here.
The wife who was seen in two different spots.
One evening, a man and his wife returned home from dinner. When he opened the ...

2016-12-06T20:01:06.000000Z
EVERYTHING is connected.
You probably binged the third season of Black Mirror like everyone else, which means you missed a lot of the little details. Warning! This post contains...
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In fact, that same...

2016-12-06T19:31:03.000000Z
“There is never a perfect answer in this messy, emotional world.” — Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
There are so many great books that were released in 2016, and so many are filled with incredible quotes.
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“Grief was not a line, ca...

2016-12-06T18:31:03.000000Z
‘Tis the season to have a cute background.
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A background that's equal parts ~festive~ and *cute as hell*:
Download it here.
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A personalized stocking with your initial on it:
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2016-12-10T01:25:53.000000Z
WARNING: SPOILERS ABOUND. READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. La La Land, director Damian Chazelle’s critically beloved new film, is at first glance a story as glossy, dreamy, and surface-level glam as the city for which it’s named. Chazelle’s cinematic world, all primary colors and musical interludes, is one wh...

2016-12-10T01:03:37.000000Z
Despite the fact that she hand-mixes many of the masks and flower essences applied during her in-demand treatments, facialist Kristina Holey has never aspired to make her own products. “It’s super expensive, the market is so saturated, and I know how much work it would entail,” the Bay Area aestheti...

2016-12-10T00:44:58.000000Z
It was the stuff of break-up folklore. Hooked into a glittering bustier with wings affixed to her lithe frame, model Bella Hadid floated down the Victoria’s Secret runway last week and right past her ex, The Weeknd, né Abel Tesfaye. Just weeks after their headline-making reported break-up, the forme...

2016-12-10T00:43:42.000000Z
There are many things upon which a positive dining experience hinges, including, but not limited to, ordering well, the proper preparation, and the right company. Whether you realize it or not, good lighting should also be on this list. “Some restaurants light from the floor to crest ambiance, which...

2016-12-10T00:16:38.000000Z
In the swirl of promotion surrounding her new film, the sci-fi thriller Passengers (which opens on December 21), Jennifer Lawrence has turned her red carpet appearances into her own fashion-forward runway show. Earlier today, the 26-year-old appeared in an Altuzarra cherry-print cami—a clever play o...

2016-12-09T23:35:53.000000Z
Andra Day, the terrifically talented Grammy-nominated jazz singer, is known for working a retro ’40s style—“lazy pin-up” is how she’s described her casual look, and she’s named Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Lucille Ball as inspirations. But make no mistake about it, Day is a thoroughly modern...

2016-12-09T22:53:04.000000Z
“I got lucky,” Matt Damon once said of his bride, Luciana Barroso. “I fell in love with a civilian.” And considering today is their 11th anniversary, we’re inclined to agree. Because sure, it’s sweet to think that opposites attract, or whatever, but the likelihood of a Hollywood star and an average ...

2016-12-09T22:35:22.000000Z
It’s been a big week in the world of Zayn Malik. On Monday, his girlfriend Gigi Hadid’s turn on the Victoria’s Secret show was aired on CBS wearing a pair of feathery wings. Then, last night, Malik and Taylor Swift released a duet, “I Don’t Want to Live Forever”, for the upcoming film Fifty Shades D...

2016-12-09T22:22:14.000000Z
When you’ve shared the stage and red carpet with Beyoncé throughout your career, you’ve learned a thing or two about standing out on your own, to be sure. Hence, why the style of former Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland has our full attention. Serving up a recent string of striking looks, the sin...

2016-12-09T22:21:53.000000Z
The most successful—and Insta-worthy—squads center on variety. And while differences among friends make the day-to-day a lot more interesting, they can also lead to stress come holiday-shopping season. To maintain your #squadgoals status as the season unfolds, consider giving gifts of beauty, health...

2016-12-08T21:54:18.000000Z
We caught up with San Francisco Bay Area interior designers Jemy Massie and Emily Ellis of Studio Revolution to get expert tips on choosing wallcoverings, current trends and hiring the right pro.

2016-12-08T21:43:35.000000Z
To create a home that best serves you and your family, designers need to know your lifestyle, how you use your space, who uses the space and more. In other words, a designer needs to get inside your head. To help you prepare, here are things you should be able to answer about your space before meeti...

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2016-12-09T17:30:26.000000Z
I do love a good bundt cake. I feel like they’re somehow less fussy and formal than layer cake, but still, you know… Cake.
That’s why I zeroed right in on this recipe for Vanilla and Chocolate Marbled Bundt Cake in my friend Irvin Lin’s new cookbook, Marbled, Swirled, and Layered.
He makes it with ...

2016-12-08T17:30:37.000000Z
When the weather gets colder, I turn to baked potatoes for comfort. It’s the perfect excuse to turn on the oven and warm up the house. Besides who doesn’t want a side of roasted taters for dinner?
These crispy Parmesan potato stacks are a fun twist on your standard baked potato, and they’re surprisi...

2016-12-07T20:08:53.000000Z
Here is a stew made for fall! This Chicken Stew with Walnut and Pomegranate Sauce recipe is a classic preparation in Persian cooking, going by the name “Fesenjan”.
Chicken pieces are first browned and then slowly cooked in a sauce with ground toasted walnuts and pomegranate molasses. You might not n...

2016-12-07T17:30:48.000000Z
These slice-and-bake pistachio cookies are buttery, but not too sweet, and have a firm texture like shortbread. The chopped pistachios around the edges also give them a bright spot of color.
The cookies are about the size of quarters, making them the perfect one-bite treat – though they’re also fun ...

2016-12-06T17:30:24.000000Z
Chocolate Swiss rolls are such an eye-catching holiday treat, aren’t they?
I’ve made this one with a peppermint whipped cream filling, rich chocolate ganache on the outside, and a crushed peppermint candy sprinkled on top, giving it a particularly festive, wintry air.
The light, springy cake practic...

2016-12-05T17:30:52.000000Z
These little quiches are perfect for a party, either as a part of a big spread or to take to a potluck at a friend’s house. They’d also be a welcome addition to any brunch menu.
They also couldn’t be easier. Use store-bought puff pastry for the crust, and smoked salmon, cream cheese, and scallions i...

2016-12-03T17:30:24.000000Z
Toffee is so dangerous for me to have around the house. No one should eat as much as I do when it’s available.
But for special occasions, I’m more than happy to bust out the sugar and whip up a batch!
This nutty, chocolate-covered toffee is the quintessential holiday treat, perfect for nibbling at t...

2016-12-01T17:30:41.000000Z
Of all the DIY home-cured foods, gravlax is one of the most satisfying.
The process doesn’t take long – or much of your attention – and it’s so pretty!
Give fresh salmon a sprinkle of salt, sugar, and herbs and a few days in the fridge, and it will transform into a beautiful, flavorful dish ready fo...

2016-11-30T17:30:40.000000Z
This granola surpasses any you can buy at the store. It also doesn’t take a lot of effort, so making a weekly batch has become routine in our house.
I sometimes keep the granola plain, and other times, I add maple syrup and nuts. This holiday season, I’ve been making it cinnamon, ginger, and cloves ...

2016-11-29T21:55:16.000000Z
Looking for a truly special gift for a food lover, baker, or pie eater in your life? Take a peek at this limited edition, letterpress printed 2017 Pie Calendar! Every month is a different pie, with a recipe from Simply Recipes, each illustrated by artist Rebekah Tennis, and letterpress printed at Re...

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2016-12-10T03:10:22.000000Z
Boosted has turned to federal regulators to help handle the investigation into two battery failures on its electric skateboards last month. Boosted reported its short circuit problems to the Consumer Production Safety Commission, according to a statement issued on its website and social media accoun...

2016-12-10T03:07:23.000000Z
A secret assessment conducted by the CIA determined that Russia’s interference in the 2016 election was intended to help put Donald Trump in office, The Washington Post reported this evening, using anonymous sources.
The revelations undermine the position of President-elect Trump’s campaign, which ...

2016-12-10T01:37:44.000000Z
It appears that DirecTV Now, AT&amp;T’s new internet TV streaming service, is down for many customers, all of whom are furiously tweeting at the service’s various Twitter handles this evening. Now, it’s pretty standard for online services to go down from time to time, but this is only DirecTV Now’s ...

2016-12-09T22:37:47.000000Z
Google told us in May that it would eventually block Adobe Flash Player content on Chrome. And today, the company is making good on its promise. Google is slowly rolling HTML5 out to users over the next couple of months, starting with one percent of users on the current version of Chrome. Everyone s...

2016-12-09T21:15:29.000000Z
Spotify is testing a new feature called Jump In that would let its free mobile users get on-demand features in certain playlist, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the situation. Spotify would roll back its shuffle-only mandate on the free tier — at least partially — allowing mob...

2016-12-09T21:10:43.000000Z
Back in June 2016, the news broke that distribution company Universal Pictures had pulled Spectral, a science-fiction thriller with a strong video-game flavor, from its fall release roster. Spectral’s production company, Legendary, had also handled the game-to-film adaptation of Warcraft, and indust...

2016-12-09T20:56:20.000000Z
Nvidia was granted a permit yesterday by the California Department of Motor Vehicles to start testing self-driving vehicle technology on the state’s public roads. The company joins a growing list of autonomous vehicle testers in California that features the likes of Google, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, For...

2016-12-09T19:46:22.000000Z
Why is Westworld so complicated? Is it really that dense? Is it too complicated, contorted, and confusing? Did we really need Burger Fiction to put together a super cut of the show that shows every question that was asked? Do you really need to watch it? Or do you merely want to watch it? Is free wi...

2016-12-09T19:10:17.000000Z
So this was inevitable: the Samsung Galaxy S8 rumor mill is in full swing, and one of the reports suggests that Samsung will be removing the headphone jack from the next generation of its flagship phone, just as Apple did with the iPhone 7. (The rumors also suggest the company will go with an “all-s...

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2016-12-09T17:41:19.648913Z
If we are pro-life, we are anti-assisted suicide.
A study by Lifeway Research recently revealed a disconcerting belief among Christians generally, and Evangelicals in particular.
In the survey, 67% of Americans agree with the statement, “When a person is facing a painful terminal disease, it is mora...

2016-12-08T18:39:12.348285Z
The film is a gorgeous reminder of the beauty of God that waits beyond our walls of fear.
The world outside—it’s a dangerous place. Stick with Christian community. Where it’s safe.
I have received that message—sometimes blatant, sometimes merely implied—within so many Christian communities from chil...

2016-12-08T16:00:24.485043Z
It worked in Utah. But national effort by the CCCU and NAE will be more complicated.
Among the many unanswered questions going into a new year and new government led by Donald Trump, American evangelicals await the prospects for the tense back-and-forth between religious liberty and LGBT rights.
The...

2016-12-08T15:27:58.050384Z
Rev. Salguero is the founder of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition (NaLEC) and a pastor in Orlando, FL
Ed: Recently, a PBS prime-time special (The New Deciders) and the NY Times Opinion page (The Evangelicalism of Old White Men Is Dead) highlighted the National Latino Evangelical Coalition (N...

2016-12-08T12:02:59.891906Z
Tonya White Mountain lives out the Christian call to be a peacemaker.
Assemblies of God pastor Tonya White Mountain regularly makes the nearly two-hour drive from her home on the Standing Rock Sioux reservation to Bismarck, North Dakota, the closest place to shop at Walmart and get medical checkups....

2016-12-08T12:02:59.890968Z
What’s behind our timeless fascination with religious pilgrimage?
Years ago, Thomas Friedman’s The Lexus and the Olive Tree contrasted two ways of being in the evolving Western world. One, epitomized by the “olive tree,” is rooted, in place, stable, stationary. The other, the “Lexus,” was the emergi...

2016-12-08T12:02:59.890011Z
Southeast Christian Church Teaching Pastor is the first in a new series
As early as Acts 2, Luke wrote that Christians were devoted to, “the apostles’ teaching,” which has at least something to do with what we would call “biblical preaching” today. Many scholars believe that much of the New Testamen...

2016-12-08T12:02:59.888574Z
New report details when workers' faith expression is protected and when it can get them fired.
British officials are encouraging the country to put Christ back in Christmas—even in their workplaces.
“There are a lot of myths out there when it comes to dealing with religion at work. I want to put th...

2016-12-07T16:31:54.699018Z
If we are pro-life, we are pro-refugee.
In this country fear has become a defining narrative, even among Evangelicals. It comes in many forms: fear of unemployment, fear of the unknown, fear of the infringement of rights—all concerning. But one in particular—fear of terrorism—has caused a unique pro...

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2016-12-09T20:33:16.000000Z
He told the story at “Oh, Hello” on broadway.
This is Chris Pratt.
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And this is George St. Geegland and Gil Faizon, two long-time residents of the Upper West Side and experts of the theater.
(Also kn...

2016-12-09T20:03:32.000000Z
The stars of Office Christmas Party find out how well they actually know each other.
Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman star in the new film Office Christmas Party, a comedy showcasing all the things you should probably never do at an office holiday party (which, for most o...

2016-12-09T16:01:03.000000Z
This was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.
Harry
No disrespect to the dead, but Harry was the fucking worst. His wife is cool as hell and he still tries to fuck with Mia. God, fuck this dude!
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Daisy, Karen's daughter
Bor...

2016-12-09T05:52:03.000000Z
Liam Hemsworth and his dogs: a love story.
When he brought in the new year with his brothers.
Instagram: @liamhemsworth
When he shared this very important throwback.
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And this cute...

2016-12-09T05:01:02.000000Z
Mark your diaries, today 2016 was saved from being a total disaster.
And Zayn shared this super cute pic of the pair (and Olivia Benson) while working on the song.
Tbh the song is ~very different~ to the kind of vibe we're used to from Taylor. It is H...

2016-12-08T20:00:24.000000Z
Santa Claus is a wizard and we have the PROOF.
OK so a big part of the Christmas narrative is Santa Claus, right? And how he brings presents to every household and whatnot?
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Here's the thing, though: People have done the math, and ther...

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2016-12-10T00:11:17.846387Z
St. Louis Zoo docents Ellen Miller and Donna Mills have been taking care of Partula nodosa snails for 23 years. Last month, 630 of the snails they've cared for were put into the wild in Tahiti.

2016-12-09T22:35:08.397010Z
The second report from the World Anti-Doping Agency found evidence of an 'institutionalized and disciplined medal-winning strategy and conspiracy,' according to its lead investigator.

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2016-12-09T22:48:57.000000Z
As the influence of fake news on the recent presidential election continues to be a hot topic, one group of students may have found a solution to getting duped by inaccurate sources.
A team of four graduate and undergrad students recently created “FiB,” a Google Chrome extension that verifies the a...

2016-12-09T22:13:31.000000Z
C-sections have been on the rise for decades, now making up more than 30 percent of all deliveries in the United States.
An intriguing new study out of Austria suggests that as C-sections have become more common, they might also be altering the course of human evolution. More babies are being born w...

2016-12-09T21:45:49.000000Z
Turf toe is a hyperextension dorsiflexion injury of the big toe's first MTP joint (Figure 1). This injury tears the insertion of the plantar plate from the proximal phalanx which leads to an incompetent plantar sesamoid complex (Figure 2). Turf toe is seen more involving contact sports that are play...

2016-12-09T21:26:41.000000Z
If you’ve driven after a night of only four or five hours of sleep, you might as well be driving drunk, according to a new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
The new data reveals that drivers who’ve slept five to six hours in the previous 24 nearly double their risk for a crash. And ...

2016-12-09T21:06:43.000000Z
Couples who create IVF embryos together should consider hiring lawyers before beginning the fertility treatment process, according to reproductive law experts. While unpleasant, much like a prenup, the process can help avoid a messy, complicated legal battle like the “custody” lawsuit against actres...

2016-12-09T19:53:00.000000Z
Need some Plan B, but don’t want to leave your apartment? Seamless it.
According to Reddit user Geneverve, Seamless users can now buy snacks, dinner, dessert and Plan B One-Step; that is, if you live near the Lower East Side in Manhattan. The NYC deli, called Corner Grocer located on Orchard St, li...

2016-12-09T19:14:06.000000Z
Heroin deaths surpassed gun homicide deaths last year for the first time in more than 15 years, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Opioid deaths hit 33,091 in 2015, quadrupling since 1999. Heroin deaths in particular rose 23 percent year over ...

2016-12-09T18:58:41.000000Z
Distance runners often worry about “hitting the wall” during training or races ― that dreaded moment when negative thoughts become so overpowering they make it difficult to continue.
Hitting the wall typically happens around 20 miles into a marathon, when the body’s glycogen supplies become exhaust...

2016-12-09T18:41:36.000000Z
Gigi Hadid isn’t just at the top of her professional game ― she’s also a role model when it comes to handling overwhelming bouts of stress.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show star recently opened up about going through periods of anxiety at Reebok Women’s #PerfectNever event in NYC, Glamour reported...

2016-12-09T18:37:45.000000Z
Ladies, listen up: Should you find yourself wandering an unknown city with a dude who is questioning your directional abilities, don’t doubt yourself.
A recent small study published in the journal Psychological Science found that the longstanding theory that women have a more difficult time reading ...

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2016-12-10T01:03:43.000000Z
On Friday, an app you probably haven't heard of unless you're a teenager topped Facebook in the Apple App Store.
Houseparty, a group video chat app, ranked number 7 in Apple App Store for free apps — one slot above Facebook, the world's most dominant social network.
And it's not only the young kid...

2016-12-10T00:06:00.000000Z
Sure, you could have waited for your significant other to get home from work to watch the next episode of "Jessica Jones," but you just couldn't help yourself. Here's how to clear your Netflix history and save yourself from a night alone on the couch.
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2016-12-09T18:15:24.000000Z
Everybody thinks they know Donald Trump. But according to fashion designer Nicole Miller, he has another side you may not be familiar with.
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2016-12-09T18:00:00.000000Z
For many couples, money can be a point of conflict and anger — sometimes festering so much that it ends in divorce.
But at its crux, the biggest reason money can break up marriages doesn't have to do with spending sprees or covert bank accounts. In fact, it doesn't have to do with the money itself ...

2016-12-09T17:15:00.000000Z
Marijuana in small doses may be a miracle drug in the bedroom.
Some researchers think the Schedule I drug could double as an aphrodisiac, according to a new study published in the Pharmacological Research journal on November 21.
People who light up before getting busy report feeling "aphrodisiac eff...

2016-12-09T16:30:00.000000Z
This holiday season, your loved ones may be gifting ganja rather than wine.
2016 was a landmark year for activists fighting to end prohibition. Seven states voted to legalize marijuana, and the industry is expected to close in on $21 billion in revenue by 2020.
In a small number of states, including...

2016-12-09T15:52:50.000000Z
Buying an expensive watch is an investment in yourself. It doesn't matter if you're willing to spend $500 or $5,000 — everyone wants to get the best timepiece they can afford.
To that end, we talked with Benjamin Clymer, founder and executive editor of the luxury watch publication Hodinkee, to get h...

2016-12-09T15:48:00.000000Z
Opioid death rates just jumped again. The drug, many forms of which remain legal with a doctor's prescription, is killing more Americans than heroin and cocaine combined.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which released its latest report this week, the most recent tragic i...

2016-12-09T15:21:49.000000Z
Business Insider is looking for a paid intern to join Business Insider’s editorial partnerships team immediately. This team manages BI’s network of 500+ syndication partnerships, and also takes the lead on exciting special projects that help the site grow.
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2016-12-09T18:00:00.000000Z
2016, by all accounts, was a year from which we will not soon recover; a year when the social-media obsessives among us were reduced to peeking at Twitter feeds between their fingers. But the food wasn’t bad – the year saw the rise of Filipino cooking, a wave of woman chefs and the resurgence of...

2016-12-09T17:00:00.000000Z
We live in a time of outrageously beautiful food, when our Instagram feeds routinely show the latest garden on a plate from kitchens in Copenhagen or Mugaritz, when lunch at the corner restaurant can mean the chef’s market haul translated into a Caravaggio still life. Even so, the dish of seasonal.....

2016-12-09T16:30:00.000000Z
What’s in season: A member of the cabbage family and a close relative of broccoli, cauliflower gets its name from the Latin caulis (“stalk”) and floris (“flower”). While you can typically find white cauliflower all year in supermarkets, the vegetable is generally in season from the winter months...

2016-12-09T14:00:00.000000Z
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is like no other wine on Earth. If you’ve had so much as a sip of this New Zealand white, then you already know this. Pungent, herbaceous, redolent of grass and gooseberries, of Key lime and passion fruit and torn tomato leaves, renowned, if that’s the word, for its...

2016-12-08T17:00:00.000000Z
A good recipe most often comes with a back story, and in one new cookbook the storytelling is so essential to the cookery that the title would be equally at home displayed on a kitchen counter or atop a stack of novels on a nightstand. With "The Artists' and Writers' Cookbook: A Collection of Storie...

2016-12-08T16:30:00.000000Z
For the last several days, the aroma of freshly baked cookies has been wafting out of the Test Kitchen into the newsroom. It’s cookie time again at the Food section. This year, over 100 entries were submitted in our sixth Los Angeles Times Holiday Cookie Bake-Off, and almost 20,000 votes were cast.....

2016-12-07T18:00:00.000000Z
Have a craving for Caribbean food? Need a recommendation for sushi? Want to know where to find the best tacos in the city? Need more dining questions answered? Jonathan Gold is your man. Come back here at noon today for a live chat with him. You can ask your question via Twitter using #AskJGold,...

2016-12-07T16:30:00.000000Z
When it comes to weeknight meals, chicken is always a popular choice. And why not? It cooks quickly, and it’s versatile. And depending on what you make, it can be both flavorful and diet-friendly. Chicken lends itself to so many flavorings and preparations. You need just a handful of ingredients...

2016-12-06T17:00:00.000000Z
From a new Middle Eastern restaurant on Sunset Boulevard to a gin and tonic bar in Santa Monica, here’s what’s happening in the L.A. world of food and drinks: More won ton soup please: Since the 1950s, people have sat shoulder to shoulder at the red counter at the China Cafe inside Grand Central......

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2016-12-09T20:56:36.000000Z
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A stolen 14th century illustration of a Roman Catholic saint was returned on Friday to Italy, where it will be put in a museum, U.S. Customs officials said.

2016-12-09T16:12:39.000000Z
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia is building a $30 million complex for acrobatic rock'n'roll, a niche sport in which President Vladimir Putin's daughter is a leading dancer and has a senior role for...

2016-12-09T15:02:37.000000Z
PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech lower house of parliament on Friday approved a ban on smoking in restaurants, bars and pubs, overcoming years of wrangling and bringing the country in line with most...

2016-12-09T14:01:15.000000Z
A millennium-old minaret towering above Aleppo's Umayyad mosque, an imposing citadel overlooking the old city center, a medieval covered market and a 21st century shopping mall.

2016-12-09T13:51:47.000000Z
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney fans can buy a piece of history when the late animation entrepreneur's signed will and other Disney memorabilia go up for auction on Friday.

2016-12-09T09:00:05.000000Z
LONDON (Reuters) - "Harry Potter" fans will be able to bid for a piece of history next week when a book designed, hand-written and illustrated by J.K. Rowling goes on sale at Sotheby's auction house...

2016-12-09T02:10:14.000000Z
ROME (Reuters) - Pope Francis prayed for the unemployed, for families trying to make ends meet and for exploited children on Thursday at a popular wreath-laying ceremony at a statue of the Madonna...

2016-12-08T02:46:04.000000Z
(Reuters) - Veteran designer Carolina Herrera spoke about the interconnectivity of fashion and art as she was honored by a New York arts organization for her leadership and longevity in the fashion...

2016-12-09T23:07:28.000000Z
More than 1,000 Russian athletes across more than two dozen sports benefited from a state-sponsored doping program between 2011 and 2015, according a new report by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

2016-12-09T22:17:23.000000Z
After a nearly billion-euro refurbishment project, Les Halles is emerging as one of the city’s hottest new districts. A 10-stop guide to the area’s best restaurants, shops and cocktail dens.

2016-12-09T21:13:04.000000Z
What I'm struggling with is how to respond when asked why they are no longer on the guest list.
If someone has the gall to ask, you should tell the truth and respond that, "We have had to cut costs, and this year we decided to entertain only people we see on a regular basis."
What about other expe...

2016-12-08T21:24:17.000000Z
The 25-foot tall sculpture was gone most of this year for repairs at Lippincott LLC, the Connecticut foundry that originally fabricated the piece for the artist.
Legendary Houston philanthropists John and Dominique de Menil placed the masterpiece next to their Rothko Chapel after city officials rej...

2016-12-08T21:21:44.000000Z
Ex-military couple can't agree on continent to call home
The youngest is starting kindergarten, and I would like to go back to work and finally use my college degree.
The experience of living in a foreign country would be good for your children, and you might enjoy the adventure yourself.
Accordi...

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2016-12-10T00:12:19.000000Z
The Arkansas Supreme Court has reversed a lower court’s decision regarding the birth certificates of children with same-sex parents. Last December, Little Rock Circuit Judge Tim Fox ruled Arkansas’ ruling that called the state’s demand that both a biological mother and father be identified on birth ...

2016-12-09T22:30:31.000000Z
Your children’s My Friend Cayla and I-Que Robot may be spying on them, according to a consumer watchdog group concerned about protecting children’s privacy. As CNN reports, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) has joined forces with the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood, the Cente...

2016-12-09T21:50:59.000000Z
The holidays are here, and there’s never been a better time to take advantage of credit card loyalty programs. Capital One commissioned a survey and found that many consumers believe they aren’t getting the full benefits that their credit card entitles them to. Whether it’s travel-related perks, bon...

2016-12-09T15:31:06.000000Z
As seen in the above photo, Kelly Ingram smiled big when she received her Hatchimal, according to the Associated Press’ description of the photo. And it’s no wonder as Hatchimals are the hottest toys of Christmas 2016. It was during Walmart’s Black Friday event in Bentonville, Arkansas, when Kelly r...

2016-12-09T01:03:31.000000Z
Khloe Kardashian just launched her Good American denim line and it’s already doing well. With Kylie Jenner’s sold-out lip kits and Kim Kardashian’s popular Kimojis, it’s not surprising that Khloe would also do well with her side business. Khloe Kardashian launched the Good American denim line back i...

2016-12-09T00:53:37.000000Z
There’s a line in the upcoming movie, Office Christmas Party that says, “Tonight the decisions you make will have consequences that’ll haunt you for the rest of your professional lives.” No truer words have been spoken. Given that roughly two-thirds of companies will be honoring their employees with...

2016-12-08T17:16:55.000000Z
Scientists found that almost all of the baby teethers they tested contained harmful toxins such as Bisphenol-A (BPA), parabens and antimicrobials such as triclosan and triclocarban, with most pacifiers containing 15 to 20 different potentially harmful chemicals, CBS News reports. American Chemical S...

2016-12-08T15:31:12.000000Z
Chapter 513 of the popular Japanese manga Fairy Tail managed to keep its fans’ excited but revealed some pretty big secrets that answer multiple questions about the mages. Warning: Fairy Tail manga Chapter 5123 spoilers and 514 speculations are ahead. In the previous chapter, Sting appeared to have ...

2016-12-08T14:38:28.000000Z
One of the most criticized events and decisions in the history of The Walt Disney Company is making a comeback, but with a little bit of a difference. Walt Disney World is bringing back its “Disney After Hours” paid event that allows guests to enjoy Magic Kingdom late into the night with very little...

2016-12-07T19:53:46.000000Z
Malta, a small European island country, has banned all types of “gay cures” or conversion therapies that promise to straighten the sexual orientation of a homosexual person. Any medical professional found guilty of pedaling such solutions could be jailed under the newly passed law. While Americans c...

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2016-12-09T18:00:00.000000Z
At Base Coat, a new nail salon in Los Angeles’ Arts District, clients are greeted with tea fortified with beautifying herbs such as rose hip, lemongrass and horsetail. They get to recline in chairs covered with handmade Turkish mud cloth and have their hands and feet soothed with organic scrubs...

2016-12-09T16:00:00.000000Z
Stash those muted eye shadows and barely there lip glosses. For this holiday season, beauty brands want shoppers to forget subtle and embrace gloss, glitz and shimmer — with products often in gift-ready packaging. From micro-tubs of frosted eye creams to lip colors in metallic mauve, it’s the season...

2016-12-09T15:05:00.000000Z
Walking through the doors of the Ebell of Los Angeles building on Lucerne Boulevard, you can’t help but be filled with a sense of nostalgia. Perhaps it’s the walls, which are intricately wood-paneled, or the ceiling painted in hues of gold and aqua, or maybe it’s the jaw-dropping Persian rugs placed...

2016-12-09T13:00:00.000000Z
There are more than a few fashion trends that don’t age well — scrunchies, leg warmers, low-rise denim. But Los Angeles native Yvonne Niami has largely built her L.A.-based women’s wear brand, N:Philanthropy, around something that gets better with time — raising money for animal welfare and pediatri...

2016-12-08T22:00:00.000000Z
Hailee Steinfeld is helping Reef reinvent the flip-flop. The Carlsbad-based surf shoe brand which was founded by two Argentinians, is setting out to launch a new flip-flop they claim is superior to others on the market. Reef has enlisted a celebrity for their advertising campaign for the first...

2016-12-08T21:50:00.000000Z
Farfetch, the online e-commerce site offering designer merch from tony boutiques across the globe, achieved an Instagram superfecta on Tuesday night. They gathered some of the most influential retailers and fashion influencers on the social platform for a collaboration that’s already been Instagramm...

2016-12-08T21:15:00.000000Z
Revolve is continuing on its yearlong expansion kick, today launching #Revolvebeauty, a dedicated beauty section. Following the rollout of 11 in-house, portfolio brands this year, the introduction of Revolve Kids, the opening of venue meets showroom meets clubhouse Revolve Social Club and sales...

2016-12-08T17:05:00.000000Z
If you’re an adult in need of extra comfort, joy and care this season, fashion houses and brands are here for you. Kate Spade, ModCloth and others have rolled out new and, in some cases, unexpected collections, collaborations and special products that elevate cuddly icons to haute status. So indulge...

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2016-12-09T23:12:44.000000Z
Every year The WorldPost joins with MIT collective intelligence research scientist Peter Gloor and the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute in Zurich to measure the most influential thought leaders and the top platforms for the exchange of ideas in the global digital realm. The latest results are reported ...

2016-12-09T21:53:02.000000Z
Water protectors protesting the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline under Lake Oahe in North Dakota won a significant victory this week, when the Department of the Army announced that it would not grant the project’s final easement.
But tribal leadership understands this win is only temporary...

2016-12-09T21:48:34.000000Z
When it comes to doctrine, we progressive Christians have nothing for which to apologize. We don't believe the old dogma that gets in the way of kindness, inclusion, science, and common sense. No wonder, then, that few of us know much about "apologetics", a major preoccupation of evangelical and fun...

2016-12-09T21:28:17.000000Z
If there was ever a year that needed Muslim women to show the world just how great America already is, 2016 was it.
Muslim Americans continue to face rising intolerance and Islamophobia as a result, in part, of aggressive attacks on their community by politicians and conservative media. They were a...

2016-12-09T20:14:06.000000Z
One month after its release, a Zales Jewelers holiday ad featuring a same-sex couple continues to infuriate moral panic-enthusiasts the right-wing conservative crowd.
One Million Moms, which has worked itself up over everything from Ellen DeGeneres to Chobani yogurt in years past, slammed the ad fo...

2016-12-09T20:06:28.000000Z
Photographer Dorothea Lange, well-known as a documenter of the Great Depression for the Farm Security Administration, captured the plight of poverty-stricken Americans with empathy, respect, and unflinching honesty. Her most famous work, “Migrant Mother,” reflecting the desperation and resilience of...

2016-12-09T19:54:26.000000Z
The Obamas have officially sent out their final holiday card from the White House, and it is a gem.
The card features a photograph of President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters, Malia, 18, and Sasha, 15. The photo was originally taken at a March state dinner honoring Ca...

2016-12-09T19:45:54.000000Z
A gay man who happens to look eerily similar to anti-LGBT extremist and Vice President-elect Mike Pence is putting his looks to good use ― by wandering the streets of NYC in short shorts and collecting money to benefit important organizations.
Glen Pannell told The Huffington Post that he was in a d...

2016-12-09T19:16:40.000000Z
(The Oasis of Ein Gedi in the Judean Desert near Masada and the Dead Sea)
In the Torah this week, another pair of our forebears come together through a story that begins at a well. (Genesis 29)
Wells have mystical significance in our tradition.
It is easy to understand how, in the landscape of...

2016-12-09T19:14:20.000000Z
A good friend of mine, a well-respected black Christian leader, called it a lynching. But with a gun, and not a rope. I agree.
I’m talking about the shooting of Walter Scott, a black man in North Charleston, S.C., who was shot and killed by white police officer Michael Slager. Black citizen Walter S...

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2016-12-11T00:31:00.000000Z
Ariana DeBose always had big dreams. But her career has exceeded those childhood dreams and then some. At 25, she’s not only performing in her fifth (!) hit Broadway show, … Click to Continue »

2016-12-09T18:00:00.000000Z
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, two makers markets offer a healthy dose of local flair. ▪ More than 70 North Carolina artists, crafters and other vendors converge at … Click to Continue »

2016-12-09T16:49:53.000000Z
Earlene May felt sorry for the old man pushing a line of carts through the parking lot of the grocery store. Then she learned John “Mickey” Judge’s story, and her … Click to Continue »

2016-12-09T16:42:16.000000Z
The community in North Carolina has rallied behind a group of elementary school students who were relegated to eating cheese sandwiches at school because they were behind on paying their … Click to Continue »

2016-12-09T15:22:00.000000Z
In her compact house near New York City, Perla Liriano dreamed of having a rolltop desk. But it wasn’t until she moved to more spacious digs in North Carolina that … Click to Continue »

2016-12-09T14:49:08.000000Z
A Forest City man who resigned as Santa in the town’s Christmas house after apparently telling a 9-year-old boy to “lay off” the burgers and fries has been hospitalized since … Click to Continue »

2016-12-09T14:35:00.000000Z
Pink, be it pale or vivid, is not a color I associate with December. But there it is because one of the best plants for the Piedmont landscape is blooming. … Click to Continue »

2016-12-09T08:00:00.000000Z
When it comes to the "Real Housewives" franchise, the drama isn't limited to the television screen. Various cast members often provide real estate fodder, especially recently. In Venice, Stephanie Hollman … Click to Continue »

2016-12-09T08:00:00.000000Z
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - If President-elect Donald Trump's harshest line on refugees would come to pass - if he could "send them back" - this block of neighbors in Independence would … Click to Continue »

2016-12-09T08:00:00.000000Z
Happy or not, it seems almost everyone has something to say about the outcome of the presidential election. During the campaign, the fashion community didn't skimp on its support for … Click to Continue »

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2016-12-09T22:36:06.000000Z
Christmas came early this year for wife and mom of three Kari Koelsch.
After casually mentioning to her husband Todd that she wished she had her own space to get ready in, he decided to convert a spare closet in their Tiffin, Ohio home into a vanity where she could do her makeup. And it’s all kinds ...

2016-12-09T22:22:15.000000Z
If I had a dollar for every time a friend uttered the words “I can’t pull that off,” I’d be jet-setting around the world in a private jet instead of sitting here writing this story.
OK, not quite, but the debilitating mindset that stops us from reaching our true sartorial potential is rampant, espec...

2016-12-09T20:24:57.000000Z
Lane Bryant typically garners attention for the statements it makes with its campaigns. Now, it’s going viral for not saying anything at all.
Denise Bidot, plus-size model and founder of the “There Is No Wrong Way To Be A Woman” movement, is the subject of a photo Lane Bryant posted to its Instagram...

2016-12-09T19:54:26.000000Z
The Obamas have officially sent out their final holiday card from the White House, and it is a gem.
The card features a photograph of President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters, Malia, 18, and Sasha, 15. The photo was originally taken at a March state dinner honoring Ca...

2016-12-09T17:03:28.000000Z
Trying to stay organized while traveling can certainly present its challenges, especially when trying to protect your most delicate undergarments. But with lingerie bags, you can easily separate your undies from your outerwear.
This particular bag also offers a way to keep your clean and dirty linge...

2016-12-09T15:47:07.000000Z
Chocolate is great. Nail art is great. Eating is great. Edible chocolate nail art is... not so great.
New Zealand-based nail technician and YouTuber Jessie, who goes by NaileditNZ, recently decided to do something a “wee bit crazy.” In lieu of her typically impressive and very real nail art designs,...

2016-12-09T15:38:39.000000Z
The typical reaction to watching the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show isn’t wanting to strip down to a bra and underwear and walk a runway. But a wonderfully diverse group of women did just that, in the most inspiring way.
BuzzFeed produced its very own recreation of the highly anticipated annual even...

2016-12-09T13:00:51.000000Z
We’re always game for gadgets that make travel easier ― especially those that allow us to bring our entire wardrobe along.
Behold the ShelfPack. This expandable suitcase turns into a shelving unit that can hold a crazy amount of clothes:
The ShelfPack debuted last year, but its capacity for closet ...

2016-12-08T22:56:12.000000Z
Oh, there’s no place like Buckingham Palace for the holidays.
Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Prince of Wales, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge posed together Thursday during an annual diplomatic reception, looking majestic and regal as usual.
Some...

2016-12-08T22:38:17.000000Z
Some people turn to bake sales or GoFundMe accounts to raise money. But for author Sara Gruen, she looked to this season’s must-have children’s toy.
Gruen, who wrote the New York Times best-selling novel “Water for Elephants,” is facing online fury among parents after buying up $23,500 worth of Hatc...

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2016-12-09T17:08:54.000000Z
The companies promoted the loans as essentially risk-free, federal regulators said. But borrowers can lose their homes through foreclosure if they fail to make necessary payments.

2014-06-17T18:51:48.000000Z
'Exposed: A History of Lingerie,' at New York's Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, touches on the mechanics, marketing and cultural touchstones that shaped, adorned and defined the feminine look around the globe for four centuries, from the Renaissance corset to the Wonderbra and beyond....

2014-04-20T23:24:51.000000Z
In San Jose, East Palo Alto and Palo Alto, the display of hats in churches on Sunday &#8212; the day Christians celebrate as the resurrection of Jesus Christ &#8212; harkened back to the time when Easter also announced the arrival of spring fashions.

2014-04-04T01:46:31.000000Z
Husband/wife entrepreneurs Jared and Brooke Zaugg tested the waters in 2012 with 30 jackets inspired by one that James Dean wore on screen in the movie 'Giant.' After selling out in a week and a half, they sought out other classic garments with interesting back stories.